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Pompeo slams ‘predator’ China as US seeks Asian influence

AFP
Colombo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Chinas Communist government a predator on Wednesday as he sought to tempt Sri Lanka away from Beijings influence and later bolstered the US diplomatic presence in the neighbouri

Oct 29, 2020

Syria Kurds release more than 600 IS-linked prisoners

AFP
Qamishli
The Kurdish-led forces controlling northeast Syria on Thursday freed more than 600 Syrian prisoners detained over links to the Islamic State jihadist group.
The 631 detainees had been held on terrorism charges and were the fi

Oct 16, 2020

Saudi Arabia fails in bid to join UN rights council

AFP
NEW YORK
Saudi Arabia failed in its bid to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday as China and Russia were elected to three-year terms. Human rights groups hailed the snub to Riyadh which deals a blow to th

Oct 15, 2020

Iraq’s COVID-19 death toll rises to over 10,000

AFP
Baghdad
Iraqs health ministry said on Wednesday that more than 10000 people have died from COVID-19 in the country whose threadbare health sector has been battered by the virus.
Iraq has registered more than 413000 cases and the total death toll now stands at 10021 the ministry said. Baghdad recently lifted restrictions and

Oct 15, 2020

Lebanon, Israel start ‘historic’ maritime border talks

NAQURA: Lebanon and Israel still technically at war held unprecedented talks under UN and US auspices on Wednesday to settle a maritime border dispute and clear the way for oil and gas exploration within reasonable time.
In a joint statement afterwards the United States and the United Nations said the talks had been productive an

Oct 15, 2020

Iran hits new virus records, curbs travel

AFP
Tehran
Iran on Wednesday announced temporary travel restrictions on five major cities including Tehran as the country hit new single-day records in both COVID-19 deaths and new infections.
As well as the capital the measures include banning travel to and from Karaj Mashhad Isfahan and Urmia the health ministrys Kianoush Jahan

Oct 15, 2020

Brazil overtakes India to become country with second-highest COVID caseload

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil has surpassed India as the worlds country with the second-highest coronavirus caseload according to official figures.
The Health Ministry inBrasilia said 85663 new coronavirus infections were reported on Friday bringing the total number of cases to 11363380 - compared to around 11333000 in India which had previously occupied the second spot.
The Health

Mar 14, 2021

Pompeo slams ‘predator’ China as US seeks Asian influence

AFP
Colombo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Chinas Communist government a predator on Wednesday as he sought to tempt Sri Lanka away from Beijings influence and later bolstered the US diplomatic presence in the neighbouring Maldives to counter the Asian superpower.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives both strategically located on key Indian Ocean trade routes have borrowe

Oct 29, 2020

Syria Kurds release more than 600 IS-linked prisoners

AFP
Qamishli
The Kurdish-led forces controlling northeast Syria on Thursday freed more than 600 Syrian prisoners detained over links to the Islamic State jihadist group.
The 631 detainees had been held on terrorism charges and were the first batch released in an amnesty deal announced recently following calls from Arab tribes in eastern Syria.
The Kurdish administration in northeas

Oct 16, 2020

Saudi Arabia fails in bid to join UN rights council

AFP
NEW YORK
Saudi Arabia failed in its bid to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday as China and Russia were elected to three-year terms. Human rights groups hailed the snub to Riyadh which deals a blow to the kingdoms attempts to improve its image in the international community.
The #HRC elections today delivered a stunning rebuke to #SaudiArabi

Oct 15, 2020

Iraq’s COVID-19 death toll rises to over 10,000

AFP
Baghdad
Iraqs health ministry said on Wednesday that more than 10000 people have died from COVID-19 in the country whose threadbare health sector has been battered by the virus.
Iraq has registered more than 413000 cases and the total death toll now stands at 10021 the ministry said. Baghdad recently lifted restrictions and reopened mosques shops and cafes but has kept its

Oct 15, 2020

Lebanon, Israel start ‘historic’ maritime border talks

NAQURA: Lebanon and Israel still technically at war held unprecedented talks under UN and US auspices on Wednesday to settle a maritime border dispute and clear the way for oil and gas exploration within reasonable time.
In a joint statement afterwards the United States and the United Nations said the talks had been productive and that the delegates had reaffirmed their commi

Oct 15, 2020

Iran hits new virus records, curbs travel

AFP
Tehran
Iran on Wednesday announced temporary travel restrictions on five major cities including Tehran as the country hit new single-day records in both COVID-19 deaths and new infections.
As well as the capital the measures include banning travel to and from Karaj Mashhad Isfahan and Urmia the health ministrys Kianoush Jahanpour told state television.
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Oct 15, 2020
Local media said the attack was in retaliation to a murder that took place in Zarqa, allegedly committed by the victimu2019s father, who is currently in prison.

Outrage as Jordanian boy’s hands chopped off, face mutilated in gruesome assault

Tribune News Network
Doha
PEOPLE in Jordan are demanding tougher laws to punish the perpetrators of a brutal assault on a 16-year-old boy that caused widespread outrage across the country.
The hideous crime happened in Zarqa city east of Amman on Tuesday.
The teenager was brutally assaulted by a group of men who chopped off both his hands and mutilated his face apparently in re

Oct 15, 2020
Syrian President Bashar al Assad tours the village of Kafr Dabil in Syriau2019s Latakia province, which was ravaged with wildfires, on Tuesday. (AFP)

Assad declares Syria wildfires national catastophe

AFP
Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared a national catastrophe on Tuesday after inspecting crops destroyed by wildfires that have ravaged his countrys Mediterranean coastal belt.
As many as 25000 people have been forced to flee their homes the United Nations said in a new blow for a region which is a mainstay of support for Assads government.
The fires whic

Oct 14, 2020

Maritime talks with Israel not step towards normalisation: Lebanon

DPA
Beirut/Tel Aviv
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Tuesdaythat maritime border talks with Israel will tackle technical issues only indicating it is not a step toward a normalisation of ties.
The negotiations will be technical and talks should be limited to this particular issue only Aoun was quoted as saying by his office on the eve of the discussions. He held s

Oct 14, 2020
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MoPH intensifies measures to ensure food safety

QNADohaThe Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has intensified control over local food and its outlets to ensure the safety of products that are handled marketed and consumed during the Holy Month of Ramadan in addition to tightening control over food consignments imp

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EAA Foundation, Awqaf honour student achievers at special iftar

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory iftar for beneficiaries of the Qatar Scholarship programme. This years event is marked by the introduction of more than 100 new s

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Coach Lopez names Qatar squad for double-header against Kuwait

Tribune News NetworkDohaHead coach Marquez Lopez announced the 25-man Qatar squad that will face Kuwait twice this month in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 joint qualifiers.Its Lopezs first squad after being confirmed as

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Oil prices inch higher amid attacks on Russian facilities

Agencies LondonBrent crude briefly topped $86 per barrel on Monday for the first time since November before pulling back as Ukraine stepped up its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.Brent crude oil futures for May delivery were up 51 cents at $85.

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